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Dr. Ana Garcia Melgar is a Lecturer in Disabilities and Inclusive Education at the School of Education, La Trobe University, Australia. She also holds a Research Fellow position at the Living with Disability Research Centre at the same institution, demonstrating her dual commitment to teaching and research in inclusive education and disability support. Her educational background includes a PhD and a Master of Education from La Trobe University, and a Bachelor of Psychology from the Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain. She is fluent in Spanish and English, enabling broad academic collaboration. Ana's research is centered on inclusive education, with a strong focus on reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, peer mentoring, and access to mainstream services. She has developed a peer-assisted learning framework grounded in cognitive and social learning theories, which has been applied in programs like the Peer Learning Advisers (PLA) at La Trobe and In2Science mentoring. Her work emphasizes practical interventions to improve teacher capacity and educational equity. Her recent research outputs reveal a consistent trend in evaluating inclusive practices through mixed-methods and experimental designs. She has contributed significantly to the development and validation of the Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Education (RAIE) rating scale and has explored online training interventions for educators. Her publications span topics including co-teaching, AAC research in schools, collaborative team approaches, and peer mentoring across school and university contexts. Reliability Testing of the Reasonable Adjustments for Inclusive Education Rating Scale (2024) Toward the Improvement of Inclusive Education via Online Intervention (2023) Collaborative team approaches to supporting inclusion (2022) Peer assisted academic support: mentors’ and mentees’ experiences (2021) Ana has served as a program evaluator for large-scale educational initiatives in Victoria, including school improvement and teacher education programs. She is currently leading a research evaluation of the 'Passions & Pathways' program for Goldfields LLEN and is supported by a grant from the Bertalli Family Foundation (2023–2027), indicating sustained funding for her work. She is affiliated with interdisciplinary teams including the Living with Disability Research Centre and has collaborated extensively with colleagues such as Teresa Iacono, Julie Spong, and Kathy Bagley. Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities), underscoring its societal impact.

• Inclusive Education
• Reasonable Adjustments
• Access to Mainstream Services
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Cindy L. Poortman is an Associate Professor in the ELAN Teacher Development group at the University of Twente, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences. She is actively engaged in research and professional development initiatives focused on data-based decision making, assessment for learning, and sustainable educational innovation. Associate Professor, ELAN Teacher Development, University of Twente Research focus: teacher development, data use in schools, formative assessment, educational sustainability Active contributor to educational research with over 117 research outputs Her research interests center on improving educational practices through evidence-based approaches. She investigates how teachers can effectively use assessment data to inform instruction, develop professional competencies, and sustain educational improvements. Her work emphasizes collaborative models such as teacher design teams and professional learning networks. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in educational innovation, particularly in challenge-based learning, data-driven decision making, and the sustainability of interventions. Her work bridges research and practice, often involving school-based collaborations and professional development programs. EAPRIL 2015 Best Research and Practice Project Award (Datateam Projects team) Co-applicant on multiple research-practice partnership grants Erasmus Mobility Grant recipient (2016) Professional development in formative assessment prize (2018) Dr. Poortman has supervised multiple PhD and research students, including A. Imanbayeva, L. Pei, and C. Wolterinck. She has secured research grants and led professional development initiatives, including organizing international conferences on professional learning networks. Her work is deeply collaborative, involving partnerships with schools, policymakers, and international researchers. She is a key contributor to the Data Team® methodology and has developed tools for assessing the sustainability of educational interventions. Her research is applied in real-world educational settings, focusing on systemic improvement and long-term impact.

• Educational Sciences
• Teacher Professional Development
• Assessment for Learning
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Professor Kevin Burden is an international expert in the application and impact of digital technologies in learning at the University of Hull's Education Studies school. His work focuses on mobile technologies' transformational use in formal and informal educational spaces, including schools, universities, and museums. Visiting Scholar at the University of Hong Kong Distinguished Visiting Professor at the University of Technology, Sydney His research interests span mobile learning , educational technology , and digital pedagogy , including the ethics of AI in K-12 education and the development of next-generation digital eBooks. Recent publications analyze 360-degree video in education, the ethics of AI, and mobile learning frameworks like the iPAC model. Supervision activities include PhD students on topics such as Interactive Whiteboards in Brunei , Web 2.0 in Educational Supervision , and Analytics for Student Retention . Collaborative projects involve international partners like the EU, British Council, and UNESCO.

• Mobile Learning
• Educational Technology
• Digital Pedagogy
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Rune Andersen is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Agder , affiliated with the Department of Information and Communication Technology . He has pioneered Europe's first holistic Bachelor's program in Academic Esports and serves as its Program Head, while also leading external communication and innovation initiatives within the department. Education: General Teacher (1999) Master's in Educational Use of ICT (2008) Guidance Pedagogy (2012) Welfare Technology (2018) His research interests focus on ICT integration in education , gamification , and leveraging transferable skills from esports for workforce development. He emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and industry partnerships to bridge academic and professional transitions. Recent publications highlight esports as a pedagogical tool, gamification in higher education, and skill transfer from digital environments to real-world applications. His work spans game-based learning, universal design, and curriculum innovation.

• Educational Technology
• Game-Based Learning
• Transferable Skills Development
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Dr hab. Barbara Niścior, currently an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Painting and Drawing within the Faculty of Arts at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University , has dedicated her career to Art Education and Visual Arts . Born in 1995, she graduated from the University's Artistic Education Institute and has worked at the Faculty of Arts since 1998. Specializes in educational art projects and cultural animation Active internationally with 140+ collective exhibitions and 8 solo shows Recipient of 6 international awards and 2 significant medals Her research focuses on creative pedagogy , student-led art projects , and interdisciplinary collaborations with Earth Sciences departments. She has co-authored three collective monographs and published multiple book chapters since 2013, emphasizing practical applications of art education. Scientific Honors: Bronze Medal for Long Service (President of Poland) Lublin 700th Anniversary Medal Multiple international painting competition awards As an artist and educator, she has mentored over 30 student projects in Cultural Animation , including installations for Lublin's Night of Culture events from 2014 to 2022. Her work often intersects with environmental themes, evidenced by projects like 'EKO-MODA' and 'Żywioły w cyklu Ziemi'.

• Art Education
• Visual Arts
• Painting
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Barbara Pazur is a Professor at the Department of Choral Studies and Vocal Education, Faculty of Arts, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. She specializes in Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory, focusing on audiation, choral improvisation, and early childhood music education. She leads the "Teoria uczenia się muzyki E.E. Gordona" scientific circle and serves as treasurer of the Lublin Division of Polish Choral Conductors' Association. Completed music education at Wrocław Music Academy (1985) Postgraduate studies in Vocal Emission and Choral Conducting Habilitated in Music Arts (Choral Conducting) at Fryderyk Chopin University (2014) Her research focuses on musical creativity development through Gordon's methodology, autism-friendly music approaches, and Polish folk/popular song adaptation for choral education. She pioneered the "Lubelski Festiwal Chórów Parafialnych" and co-developed national choral programs. Key awards include the Srebrny Krzyż Zasługi (2018), multiple Rector's Awards, and the Pro Maris Medal (2016). She has published numerous books and articles on Gordon-based pedagogy and choral arrangements.

• Music Education
• Choral Improvisation
• Audiation in Music Learning
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Valentina Carbonara is a fixed-term researcher at the Department of Italian Language, Literature, and Arts in the World (LILAIM) at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, where she serves as teaching coordinator for Italian language and culture courses for foreigners. She previously held research and teaching positions at the University for Foreigners of Siena, University of Insubria, and University of Bergamo. Her research focuses on applied linguistics , particularly teaching Italian as a second language (L2/LS) , translanguaging , multilingual pedagogies , and early language learning . She investigates how multilingual approaches enhance language awareness, teacher practices, and student development in diverse educational settings. The most recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on multilingual education, analyzing tools like language portraits and schoolscape to assess awareness and pedagogical impact. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing teacher training, inclusive methodologies, and policy implications in superdiverse classrooms. She has authored a key monograph on translanguaging and contributed to international volumes on language teaching. Though no scientific awards are listed, her publications appear in respected journals such as Linguistics and Education and Journal of Multilingualism . Valentina Carbonara supervises teaching activities and offers courses in glottodidactics, intercultural communication, and language teaching methods. She collaborates with research centers like CLUSS and Centro Bilinguismo Conta and has been involved in longitudinal studies on multilingual education. Her lab-based work centers on classroom observation, teacher training protocols, and multilingual assessment tools.

• Applied Linguistics
• Teaching Italian as a Second Language
• Translanguaging
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Rev. Prof. Dr. Hab. Marian Nowak (born 1955) is a Professor at the Department of General Pedagogy, Institute of Pedagogy , within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . His academic focus lies in personalistic Christian pedagogy , emphasizing human dignity, transcendence, and axiological foundations. Education : Ph.D. in Pedagogy (Salesianum University, Rome, 1989); habilitation in Pedagogy (Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan, 1999). Roles : Director of the Pedagogy Institute (2000-2008, 2012-2019); Vice-Dean at KUL (2008-2012); President of the Christian Pedagogy Committee (2004-2019) and Section of Christian Pedagogy (2019-present). His research interests include: Personalistic Pedagogy (8 books, 15+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like PAEDAGOGIA CHRISTIANA ). Educational Axiology (2021 analysis of dignity in student-educator dynamics). Teacher Training (2022 work on ethical foundations for modern education). Resocialization and Ethics (2016 exploration of forgiveness, 2013 studies on human values). Key scientific contributions span systemic educational approaches (2024), pandemic-era family pedagogy (2023), and Martha Nussbaum’s capabilities theory in prisoner rehabilitation (2022). His 15 most recent articles (2010-2024) address spirituality in education, religious pedagogy, and axiological challenges. Scientific Leadership : Co-editor, Encyclopaedia of Pedagogy of the XXI Century (8 volumes). Editor-in-chief of Education and upbringing – Post-pandemic transformation (2023). Academic advisory roles for journals like Ruch Pedagogiczny (2017) and PAEDAGOGIA CHRISTIANA . Organized international ACISE conferences (2022) and national seminars on pedagogical methodology. Full Description : Rev. Prof. Nowak’s career intertwines academic rigor with clerical service . After ordination and roles as a priest, religion teacher, and prison chaplain, he joined KUL in 2001 as a Professor of General Pedagogy. His scholarly output includes 6 sole-authored books (e.g., Foundations of Christian Pedagogy , 1985; Theories and Concepts of Education , 2008) and 30 co-authored works. As a mentor, he has supervised 35 doctoral students. His international collaborations include research stays in Louvain (Belgium, 1994/1995) and ACISE conferences in France, Italy, and Scotland. Awards include leadership in Polish and Catholic educational commissions and recognition for advancing personalistic pedagogy through publications, conferences, and editorial work. Current projects focus on systemic educational collaboration and post-pandemic pedagogical adaptation.

• Interdisciplinary Dialogue in Pedagogy
• General Pedagogy
• Pedagogical Axiology
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Charles-Francis-Xavier Szymanski is a Professor at the Faculty of Law of Vytautas Magnus University , specializing in the Department of Private Law . He is a renowned expert in international labor law, comparative legal systems, and ethical dimensions of legal practice, with a focus on globalization's impact on legal frameworks. Languages: English (native), Polish (native), Spanish (basics) Key affiliations: Faculty of Law (32 publications), Department of Private Law (12 publications) His research spans Labor Law , Contract Law , and Applied Ethics , particularly examining: Good faith doctrine in U.S. labor negotiations Platform economy worker classification Historical implications of Chiune Sugihara's actions Comparative analysis of European and U.S. mediation systems Social clauses in trade agreements Union roles in modern labor disputes Recent publications reveal expertise in gig economy regulation , collective bargaining , and judicial impacts on labor movements . While no explicit awards are documented, his extensive international collaborations (Italy, Poland, UK) demonstrate academic influence.

• International Law
• Comparative Labor Law
• Labor Mediation
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Heidi Partti is a Professor of Music Education at the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki, and an Associate Professor at the University of Jyväskylä. She chairs the University of the Arts' Research Ethics Committee and is a member of the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK). Her research focuses on equality, eco-social sustainability, and ethics in post-digital societies, with a strong emphasis on innovative composing pedagogy and intercultural music education. Education: She holds a DMus degree and has conducted extensive research on digital learning communities and identity formation. Her work bridges academic and practical domains, collaborating with international networks to address global challenges in music education. Research Interests : Gender equity in classical music composition Role of technology in music teacher education Cosmopolitan musicianship Intercultural music teacher training Key Projects include the Equity in Composing initiative tackling gender stereotypes and the Global Visions project promoting gender inclusion in Nepali music education. She has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and edited influential volumes on intercultural music education. Advocacy & Leadership : Certified VIRT2UE Research Integrity Trainer Contributions to national and international policy discussions on music education ethics Active in ArtsEqual research initiative exploring societal challenges through the arts

• Music Education
• Equality
• Eco-Social Sustainability
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FIORENZA MILETO is a tenured Lecturer at the Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano (UNINT) since 2004, teaching specialized English translation, computer-assisted translation, and machine translation. She concurrently serves as a tenured teacher of English language and literature at the Liceo Scientifico 'Aristotele' in Rome since 2013. Since March 2020, she has been pursuing a PhD in machine translation at Dublin City University. Her professional career includes roles as a freelance translator for ITP Italia (SDL), Berlitz, and UNICEF, followed by editorial work on the Oxford-Paravia dictionary in Turin. She transitioned into project management and technical training at STAR in Alessandria, Keywords Italia, and SDL Italia, specializing in CAT tools (SDL Trados Studio) and machine translation systems. She was an authorized SDL Trados trainer for Italy (2009–2011) and a Network Office Machine Translation Champion. Her research focuses on computational linguistics tools, translation technology optimization, terminology systems, and quality assurance protocols. She has extensive experience in localization workflows and post-editing strategies for MT systems.

• CAT Tools
• Machine Translation (MT)
• Neural Machine Translation (NMT)
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Prof. Martin Teufel is a Professor at the University of Teacher Education Styria, Austria, affiliated with the Institute for Digital Media Education. He specializes in educational technology with a focus on mobile learning, digital competency, and innovative teaching methodologies. His work includes developing MOOC-based learning systems and analyzing student digital preparedness. Key projects include the Styrian University Conference digital competency analysis and the Digital Learning Lab initiative. He holds a BEd from the University of Graz and actively contributes to teacher training programs integrating emerging technologies. Research interests span digital pedagogy, seamless learning environments, and computational thinking tools like BBC micro:bit. His publications highlight patterns in online learning behaviors and institutional digital transformation strategies. He advises on educational technology policy and has led cross-institutional studies on student readiness for digital education. His work often bridges theory and practice through collaborative formats like the Hochschuldidaktik-Café for educators' professional development. Teaching responsibilities include courses on digital media in education and technology-enhanced learning design. He manages educational technology projects and serves as a consultant for digital learning infrastructure. His GPG public key (F361ADE9) indicates active engagement in secure academic communication.

• Educational Technology
• Mobile Learning
• Digital Competency in Education
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Carine Lounissi is a Lecturer at the University of Rouen Normandy within the UFR Letters and Human Sciences. She holds an HDR (Accreditation to Supervise Research) and a PhD in English Studies from Université Paris 3 – Sorbonne Nouvelle (2006). Her research focuses on revolutionary cultures of the 18th century, particularly the interplay between the American and French Revolutions, Atlantic history, and republican political thought. She has published extensively on Thomas Paine's role in transatlantic revolutionary movements, including monographs like Thomas Paine and the French Revolution (2018) and edited volumes exploring republican ideas. Her recent work examines how French intellectuals interpreted American Revolution events, influencing anticolonial and antislavery discourse in the 1780s. Lounissi is co-editor of the Revue française d'études américaines and serves on editorial boards for journals such as XVII-XVIII . She actively organizes academic events, including the REDEHJA seminar series and conferences on transatlantic revolutionary connections. Her teaching includes courses on American democracy's origins and civil rights history, contributing to teacher training programs like CAPES and Aggregation preparation. Her research networks include leadership roles in organizations like REDEHJA and participation in international projects such as America2026. Lounissi's work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates about revolutionary legacies, emphasizing textual circulation, ideological transfer, and the global dimensions of Enlightenment thought.

• History of the American and French Revolutions
• Atlantic History (18th Century)
• Intellectual History
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Prof. Filippou Filippos is a faculty member at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH). He holds a Professorship specializing in Physical Education with emphasis on Greek Traditional Dance, and is affiliated with the School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences. His academic career includes doctoral studies (2002) on traditional dance contributions in contemporary Greece and advanced studies in Social Anthropology (1993). Education: National Academy of Physical Education (1981), DEA in Social Anthropology (1993), DUTH Doctorate (2002) Teaching: Courses include traditional dance pedagogy, dance as physical activity, and performance studies Research focuses on the sociocultural dimensions of Greek traditional dance, including its role in education, health, and cultural identity. Notable studies address dance's impact on social skills development in children, wellness for breast cancer survivors, and ethnological analysis of dance customs. He has supervised numerous master's theses exploring dance's interdisciplinary applications. Publications span 40+ articles in journals like Journal of Physical Education and Sport , Arts & Humanities in Higher Education , and Ethnologia . Key themes include dance participation motives, cultural tourism, and dance pedagogy innovations. Advising: Supervised 8 master's students since 2008 Grants: Active in curriculum development and cultural preservation projects Labs/Teams: Engaged with DUTH's cultural heritage research initiatives and traditional dance education programs.

• Physical Education
• Greek Traditional Dance
• Sports Management
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Overview Rebecca Millman is an Academic Senior Lecturer at the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD) and Co-Director of Research & Innovation at the Division of Psychology, Communication, and Human Neuroscience at the University of Manchester. She holds roles as a Manchester Gold mentor and staff coordinator for Audiology Peer Mentoring. Affiliations & Funding Co-Investigator on a £1.8M Medical Research Council project (2021–2026) on recreational noise exposure NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre Programme Lead for 'Hearing and Brain Health' (2022–2027) EU-funded Co-Investigator on EASYLI (2024–2027), addressing occupational listening fatigue Research Focus Her work combines psychoacoustics and cognitive neuroscience to study auditory perception, particularly aging-related changes and hearing loss effects on the brain. Key interests include speech-in-noise perception, listening effort, and dementia-related hearing challenges. Teaching Module Lead for Audiology Research Project (HCDI 38880) and Introduction to Psychology and Lifespan Development (HCDI 11601). Supervises MSc and DClinSci dissertations in audiology and clinical sciences. Awards HCDH Teacher of the Year 2017/18 Grants & Supervision Active in mentoring PhD and postdoctoral researchers, including studies on working memory and cochlear implants. Currently supervises Yupeng Wu (irrelevant speech effect) and Julia Thomas (occupational listening fatigue).

• Auditory perception
• Cognitive neuroscience
• Hearing loss
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